tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63390863470117371382024-03-13T02:01:15.410-07:00.rapt.rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339086347011737138.post-27377206912768650982014-04-29T16:03:00.000-07:002014-04-29T16:13:34.672-07:00.rapt is breathingIf there's anything in this world worth writing about; worth pouring my soul into....it's that world of lights, late nights, and sound. The world of music.<br />
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If I can keep that inspiration inside of me to continue reviewing, enjoying, and freely listening... clutch my fists around it and never let it go..... then I'll always have something to dream about. Something to strive for. Something to conquer.<br />
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My goal is to bring .rapt out of hibernation and really devote myself to it. Even if I'm the only one who knows it exists...It's here, and it's mine. I will delve into this blog, even if it kills me. Which wouldn't be awful. Being devoured by the thing you love is the best way to go out.<br />
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So how was your week? Did you stumble upon something unprecedented and revered that sends waves of joy down your spine and attacks your skin with chills and heat?<br />
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Is it something you can hear? Is it a track you can close your eyes and feel?<br />
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I hope so.<br />
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x.rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339086347011737138.post-86893015344869690282014-04-18T11:21:00.002-07:002014-04-29T16:19:07.830-07:00.rapt is off to the desert!As the years before, you can follow my Coachella adventures on <a href="https://twitter.com/raptinsound" target="_blank">.rapt's twitter</a>!<br />
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.rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339086347011737138.post-87560022444181981832014-04-01T23:26:00.000-07:002014-04-02T14:01:55.112-07:00On the Rise; Coachella 2014What was that about .rapt reawakening..... last September?<br />
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I'm just horrible. Feel free to send some hate. But I really have been busy. The past 7 months have been a roller coaster of changes in my life and I've really had to give up a lot of my free time.<br />
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For the moment, however, I have quite a bit of time on my hands. And time is an awful thing to waste, am I right? So let's reawaken .rapt <i>for real</i> this time, shall we? And what better way to do that than to scream and shout about something a little spectacular happening in T minus 9 days and 14 hours.<br />
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That's right, bromigos. In just over a week, the largest and easily greatest music festival on the West Coast begins! Get your knapsacks ready, because the lineup for Coachella 2014 is on another level.<br />
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With Empire of the Sun, Broken Bells, The Glitch Mob, Foster the People, MGMT, Krewella, and STRFKR to name a few, this year's set has easily become the highlight of my spring and potentially the best year I've ever attended. There are no regrets in purchasing the pre-sale passes. In fact, I highly recommend going that route for those of you who weren't able to score wristbands for 2014. I can't tell you how phenomenal it felt to sit back in January while millions of others battled in the online sales. <br />
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While I'm unsure of how many more Coachella's I'll be attending after this year, I'm fully devoted to making 2014 my best experience yet. For those of you who have followed my blog since day one, you'll know that I sprouted .rapt from the soil of my first venture to Coachella Valley. Standing in the enormous crowd, completely awestruck by the sweat, music and lights was what made me realize how momentous and powerful the music scene can be. I wanted to be a part of it, somehow. I plan to hold onto the memory of my 2010 adventure for the rest of my days.<br />
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So .rapt readers, who's visiting the desert this year?<br />
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I'll be prancing around during Weekend Two, surely sporting some sort of frilly white nonsense. Make no mistake, the preparation process for Coachella is endless. Because the weather is reliably blistering (How could anyone forget the heat wave of 2012?) it's important to garb yourself accordingly. So I've made it a point this year to carefully plan out my daily attire. But while fashion is a rather important element in the festival world, it's better to be comfortable than suffocatingly hot. Which is why it's crucial not to overspend on new outfits. All a fest-goer really needs is a swimsuit, some shades, and an awesome pair of kicks. I've decided to go the Kaftan/pullover route this year, with a fresh bikini top from <a href="http://store.frankiesbikinis.com/" target="_blank">Frankies Bikinis</a> and a few accessories from Etsy. I still have some purchases to make... camping gear, etc. But for the most part, I'm solid!<br />
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As the dates approach us, I'll throw some more blog updates your way! Thanks for sticking with me through the quiet times. But it's time to get loud!<br />
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x.rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339086347011737138.post-72888172921732300902013-09-07T05:21:00.001-07:002013-09-07T05:21:50.768-07:00<><><><><><><><><><>.rapt is reawakening....<br />
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Have a freshly released Empire of the Sun music video set to Ice on the Dune's second single <i>DNA</i>...... <br />
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<i> DNA </i>is quite literally my favorite track out of both EOTS records. Seeing it come alive in a production is amazingly thrilling for me, to say the least. I wasn't sure what to expect. Although unmindful of other Empire music videos (i.e. not set in different cultures or strange lands, teaming with outer-worldly creatures), it didn't fail in sending the viewer on a unique part of Emperor Steele and Lord Littlemore's journey. It was almost refreshing to see the duo paired with modern-day party kids in the heart of San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles. When I first saw the promo for the video, I was worried that the band might be trying to appeal to a more narrow-minded crowd, as it has a feel to it reminiscent of the every day poppy-trash music videos we see on the regular. A small part of me still feels that that's what <i>DNA</i>'s film is doing; appealing to more mainstream culture. But there are also elements that any Empyrean can pick out to denote any negatives the production might have. For example, seeing Steele behave as he would in an unfamiliar land, innocently fascinated with common things did it for me. I found myself desperately loving the story the film told and the majesty it brought, highlighting the trials Steele and Littlemore face as they enter a world more familiar to us than to them.<br />
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All in all, the production won me over. I wouldn't be a very devoted member of the empire if it hadn't, right?<br />
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I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be meeting EOTS for the second time this year on October 31st at the Shrine Auditorium in LA. I'll be dressed to impress (I've yet to figure out as what) for possibly the greatest Halloween I'll have to date. I'll keep .rapt updated as the day draws near!<br />
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It's good to be back, everyone!<br />
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x .rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339086347011737138.post-22711397530416174062013-07-12T22:15:00.001-07:002013-07-12T22:38:49.633-07:00Who's this chick? Where'd she come from?Whoa, hello!<br />
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I realized the other day how much I miss blogging about my musical muses and that I should probably devote some time to my beloved .rapt instead of venturing off into boredom land like I normally do in my down time lately.<br />
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How has everyone been? Is there anyone even still out there? I've been preoccupying myself with tumblr (aka my secondary real life) and fandoms here and there. Music, as always, remains a major part of my everyday somber, and although I always intend to write down and remember everything I want to say about certain songs and bands, I never seem to bring myself to do it. No more of that! I'm putting a stop to it now. I have way too many feels and there's only so much room inside my little head to keep them all.<br />
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But where do I even begin?<br />
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<a href="http://empireofthesun.com/" target="_blank">Empire of the Sun</a> has become one of my most favorite bands as of late. I find myself wondering how glorious it would be to meet Emperor Steele and Lord Littlemore in person. Of course, this is purely the fan-girl in me. To give you a dose of how bad my love for them is, I've often been dreaming of what my face would look like smothered in Native American war paint, dancing under the sun alongside EOTS's leading imagineers. It would be great, right? I'm smitten, needless to say. Which is why I took a leap of faith and (with the little money I have) purchased a GA pass for myself to the <a href="http://empireofthesun.com/" target="_blank">Hard Summer Music Festival </a>held in Los Angeles this August to see Empire of the Sun preform live. The festival as a whole is going to be worth while, I'm sure. But I've wanted to see EOTS for a couple of years now and L.A. was the closest venue near me that they'll be visiting. I'm more than enthralled. I can't wait to witness them in powerful, translucent, and true force. Oh yes ~<br />
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On September 25th, I plan to pay a visit to The House of Blues here in San Diego to finally see <a href="http://thenakedandfamous.com/" target="_blank">The Naked and Famous</a> live. The boy and I have been quite fond of them for a couple of years now (<a href="http://raptinsound.blogspot.com/2012/04/two-weeks-and-counting-naked-famous.html" target="_blank">they were featured as one of my Band's of the Week in 2012</a>), and we missed their tour date in Seattle by an inch back in April of 2012 due to flying home from Coachella on the same day (insert sad face). So when I received word that they would be playing downtown, I jumped on tickets faster than a cat on a dot of light....(Ouch, bad metaphor.) The band hasn't released anything new since <i>Passive Me, Aggessive You Remix and B-sides</i> record, which dropped this past May. Somewhat of a refresher to their debut album of the same title, which was released back in 2010. There are however some newer songs showcased on the B-sides, which include <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdgUYnRLNak" target="_blank">Sow</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pBGImFopig" target="_blank">Wild</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnGLFp4JPDQ" target="_blank">Bright Lights</a>, and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MySBIAtH2xo" target="_blank">Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No! </a>Let's not forget about their two EP's which came out in 2011, <i>This Machine</i> and <i>No Light</i>, both of which are wonderful in their own right. I'm looking forward to hearing all of these at The House of Blues, but nothing beats their hit single Punching in a Dream from their debut, which I'm pining to dance to as they serenade SD this September. Any of you lot from the So-Cal region should really join me. Tickets are still available on TicketMaster.<br />
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I suppose the only other music-related news I have to offer you, loyal .rapt readers, is my biting the bullet and jumping on the payment plan wagon that is Coachella-bound in April 2014. After not attending this year's festival, I really felt like I had betrayed myself. I feel that it's crucial that I attend at least one more year of messy Coach madness before hunkering down into hardcore student life in the Fall of 2014. SO.....I'm slowly but surely paying my debt for two Weekend 2 passes for next year's <a href="http://www.coachella.com/" target="_blank">Coachella Music and Arts Festival</a>. Joy is felt within my broke and happy heart.<br />
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As far as my personal life goes, I can't complain. Working hard and planning out an extraordinary summer. I've got a pool down the road, the ocean 5 miles west, tequila in the freezer, the desert sun directly above, and a flower crown tangled in my hair. What more could a girl want?<br />
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x .rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339086347011737138.post-75157902084115118472013-02-02T18:09:00.000-08:002013-02-02T18:11:14.188-08:00Hello HelloI truly don't enjoy neglecting my blog for too long....<br />
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At the moment I don't have internet at my new place, so it's been difficult to keep .rapt current. Life has been rather repetitive for me... I work more often than anything, but it's been paying off well. I'm in love with my new apartment. Just the fact that it's mine and I make the money to pay for it. It's different... I've never done anything like this before. It's an exciting new chapter in my life.<br />
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I rung 2013 in with high spirits... I think that this will be a good year for us all. It's about time for good to come our way. 2012 had this feeling of untimeliness.... Everyone seemed to question whether or not the apocalypse was near. Now that we have that concern out of our systems and we know that the world won't be ending anytime soon, I think we can let ourselves breathe a bit easier and allow better thoughts to fill our minds. I would hope, anyway.<br />
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Coachella 2013, anyone? Although I can't state my claim on a pass just yet, I do plan on attempting to go. The lineup, although quite nice, was slightly disappointing for me this year. It seemed that many of the bands were repeats from previous years....and it was surprising that there weren't bigger headliners. I wasn't jumping up and down right away, but after taking a closer look, there are several sets that I am eager to witness. One primarily being <i>Red Hot Chili Peppers</i>...They've always been on my 'Must See List' and I'm ecstatic to potentially check them off. I'm also keen on seeing <i>Blur</i>...as any Gorillaz fan should.... There are a few others whom I've always wanted to see....such as <i>Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs</i>, <i>Tegan and Sara</i>, <i>Band of Horses</i>, <i>Grizzly Bear</i>, and <i>La Roux</i>. Bands that I've already seen, but would like to pay homage to include <i>Modest Mouse</i>, <i>Bassnector</i>, <i>Passion Pit</i>, <i>Metric</i>, <i>Yeasayer</i>, <i>Franz Ferdinand</i>, and <i>Vampire Weekend</i>. I'll certainly give some of the other sets a go, but it was a shock to me that other bands and artists that I had been anticipating aren't going to be in attendance. I had hoped very highly that<i> The Naked and Famous</i> would be there, as well as a certain <i>Deadmau5</i>. But you can't always get what you want, yeah?<br />
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While I may still be without a Coachella pass, I do possess tickets to dearest <i>Ellie Goulding</i>'s Hollywood Palladium show on February 12th. It was a gift from the boy. It's our 3 year anniversary (dating) this month, and he was kind enough to buy tickets for us both.<br />
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I last saw Elena Jane live in early April 2011 at Seattle's Neumos venue (highlight above). Her set was spectacular and did far more justice to her music than her recordings. I except nothing less this time around. I may be seeing her in a much larger room with a thousand more people than in the previous small venue of collective fans back in Seattle nearly 2 years ago, but I'm certain that she will still deliver a show well worth seeing. I'm proud to say that I've been a fan of hers from early-on in her work. I can hardly wait to see her again.<br />
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While I'm sure I can sit here and ramble on about other going-ons in my life, I'll end my post here. Happy 2013, lot! Let's make this year an amazing one ~<br />
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Although the only thing that might cause the world's end tomorrow is that digital Pegasus springing to life and turning murderous from last night's butchered rendition of Ellie Goulding's <i>Anything Could Happe</i>n by newly established Fifth Harmony girls on The X Factor. God, save us all from that mutiny....<br />
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It is unsettling to consider what may happen come daybreak tomorrow morning, but I have very little doubt that things won't be fine. What I've come to believe is that the Mayan's intended tomorrow to be the ending of an era rather than the end of the world....and whether that's correct or not, I'm standing by it. Despite how hopeless society might seem sometimes, I still have faith in this world. Even if I'm the only one that feels this way, I refuse to give up on something so overwhelmingly meaningful and life-giving. There are too many unexplainably beautiful and tremendously soul-swelling things about planet earth to simply lose faith in it. I know there's still good people out there....and I know that I try to be one of them. I know that there's a God, no matter what or where he is, and I trust that he still recognizes us and our endeavors.<br />
Whatever happens tomorrow will simply... happen. And it's important to remember that every ending is followed shortly by a beginning. In light of this, I'll be treating tomorrow as a clean slate. It's never too late to try harder at being better to ourselves and to others; to live fuller and appreciate more. I'm going to wake up in the morning with these things in mind..rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339086347011737138.post-71884884316610758982012-08-07T12:25:00.001-07:002012-08-07T12:26:39.440-07:00DOM ; Band of the Week Aug. 6th - 12thThat time again? Stop, I know I'm late.<br />
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I thought I would share with you lot a band that I discovered last year while at Seattle's Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival. Since seeing them, I've purchased both of their EP's, finding that they are equally as good on track as they are in person. I feel like I always appreciate a band more when I discover them live.<br />
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This is DOM, ladies and gents. An indie rock quartet from Massachusetts who'll fool you into believing they hail from the sandy beaches of SoCal. Their music is reminiscent of a new-age Beach Boys... Perfect tunes for the surfing brood, and all beach bums alike. I don't regret getting dragged to their set that September day in 2011. DOM's become one of my favorites, but this goes without saying.<br />
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Dom, Bobby, Erik, and Dylan make up the foursome with the two EP's that captured PitchFork Media and Spin's attention over the past 2 years. Having formed in January 2010, DOM is fresh and ready to take flight. Songs such as<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0Phey_w41Q&feature=related" target="_blank"> Jesus</a> from EP <i>Sun Bronzed Greek Gods</i> (2010) and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBTey9pgAJo&feature=relmfu" target="_blank">Damn</a> from EP <i>Family of Love</i> (2011) have reeled fans in by the thousands... and perhaps a few more after this post?<br />
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It's honestly difficult not the like these guys. They're fun, collective, and different. Although they characterize that typical indie rock genre, they also have unique ideas. I feel like they won't just be thrown into the ocean of lo-fi bands... they'll stand out. At least to my ears.<br />
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Enhance your final weeks of summer with an earful of DOM! .rapt's Band of the Week August 6th-12th.<br />
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Friday marked week two of my new-found life. It's still so strange to me that I'm actually living here in San Diego and not just visiting. I feel like I'm due to head back to Washington any day now. I have to stop and remind myself that I won't be going back, at least not for a long while. I think my brain is still a little confused though. My new reality probably won't set in until I get into a better routine.<br />
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It's discouraging when you apply to so many different jobs and not one of them gives you a call back. I've tried all over San Diego and yet no one seems to want to give me a chance! Several times a day I wonder what I'll do if I can't land a job. I have barley enough money to sustain my bills and rent for August and then its do or die come September. If I don't have some sort of a job figured out by then, I'll more or less be out of money and I'm not one to ask for hand-outs. But I don't want to leave. I feel so invigorated here; so alive! I barely remember what it was like before I moved. I feel like it's always been this way and I never once lived that dreary life back in Western Washington. It's a good feeling.<br />
So I'm hoping for a miracle to happen so I can stay.<br />
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Life otherwise has been fairly laid back. Although it's frightening to not have a job, it's been nice not having any obligations. But I DO need to eat, so we'll see how things go with applications this coming week.<br />
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I'm trying to remember all of the things I've been doing during this second week....The only thing that really stands out in my mind is my horrible sunburn on my shoulders that I got in PB last Monday, which is currently peeling like mad. And also my bicycling adventure around Mission Bay, where I found myself riding a beach cruiser for the first time. I had an immense fear of falling off of it, for the seat on the bike was about half my height. I don't know how you beach bums do it.... I felt like I'd never ridden a bicycle in my entire life. I think I just need to find one that's the right size for me. What's the fun in riding a bike when it's a huge task to get on and off of it? I about died each and every time! My advise to you lot, don't ride a bike if you can't touch the ground when you're sitting on it.<br />
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Everything is so simple and fun here. Really, as long as you have a little cash in your pocket for food you don't need money to have fun. I'm enoying every minute. But I'll enjoy it even more once I have a yob!<br />
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Are any of you .rapt followers locals around these parts? If so, leave a comment and tell me what your favorite things to do here are! I'll try my best to follow suit and give your recommendations a try in the coming week.<br />
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Photos of my second week in the southwest are featured below! <br />
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<br />.rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339086347011737138.post-71381316918309595042012-08-01T20:11:00.000-07:002012-08-05T11:42:39.517-07:00Neon Indian ; Band of the Week July 30th - August 5thHey. I know. It's not the 30th. It's the 1st. You'd be late updating your blog too if you were consistently job searching and shitting yourself every time you try and get anywhere on the multiple freeways of doom around here. San Diego, you will either make or break me.<br />
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What's this psychedelic color-fest that you're viewing? A few synthesizers, echoing bass, and hypnotic vocals? This is none other than Neon Indian, lot. One of my favorite bands and .rapt's Band of the Week!<br />
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I think I discovered this lone soul<span class="st"> in the Fall of 2011. His latest record had dropped and I happened to come across it sporadically on iTunes. My ears were pleased. This is exactly the type of music that I pine for 90% of the time.... Unique, weird, and drenched in reminiscent 80's sound. You can't get much more awesome than that! Neon Indian was one of the sets that I made sure to catch at Coachella 2012, and I wasn't disappointed.</span><br />
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<span class="st">Originating from Mexico and later relocating to Texas, founder and composer Alan Palomo began realizing his musical calling during his teenaged years. Debut album <i>Psychic Chasms </i>was released October 13th, 2009, which hit the right note with highly acclaimed Pitchfork Media, among many others. In September 2011, <i>Era Extrana</i> was let loose, doing it's job in reeling me in like a cod. Currently at the ripe age of 23 and with 2 successful records on the rise, Palomo represents the notion that the youth of today can acheieve anything; standing strong in premise creativity. </span><br />
<span class="st">Palomo does all of his own work, but accompanying him on his live ventures are band members </span>Leanne Macomber (Keyboard, Vocals), Jason Faries (drums), and Lars Larsen (Live Visuals). Together they've played at dozens of music festivals including SXSW, Coachella, Sasquatch!, and upcoming Lollapalooza 2012 and have performed on NBC's Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. This Texan kid is moving up in the world fast and I plan to remain loyal to his extravagant display of synthpop for as long as my heart holds out.<br />
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If you're looking for something new to listen to, maybe something to inspire you to dig deeper into your psyche, look no further than Palomo's Neon Indian. <i>Era Extrana</i> is my favorite record, I love the way it makes me feel...Like I'm floating off of this smog-infested planet into a world much greater and colorful. Best track by me: <i>Halogen (I could be a Shadow)</i>....It's pleasant, while also enigmatic. Don't you love my descriptive words today?<br />
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All big phrases considered, check Neon Indian out, lot! If you've been clueless to this band before now, then consider this my gift to you for the month of August.<br />
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<a href="http://www.songkick.com/artists/2538236-neon-indian" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>TOUR DATES</b></span></a>.rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339086347011737138.post-61215352101570896882012-07-29T20:06:00.000-07:002012-07-29T20:37:34.338-07:00Week One ~ Cactus & SeaI lied a bit ~ I said I would update about my adventures every Friday.... but I think it would be safer to give myself more of a range with that. I'll update every "weekend." Don't judge. I have a lot going on and not a lot of time to work with!<br />
But there's always time for .rapt and it's illusive readers!<br />
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Friday marked week one of my new life in SoCal. It's been a bit interesting.... I've run into a few unexpected obstacles... one being that here in the south, ants are a huge problem. And if a household doesn't keep up with it's chores, the ants TAKE OVER. This couldn't be more true for the abode I'm currently living in. Being a house full of people in their 20's, not much cleaning gets done....And so there are ants erupting from every corner!... Pretty sick, yes? Not as sick as the lack of cleanliness. I'm so used to living at home and having a mother to do all the tidying-up. It was a huge wake up call to enter a home where nothing is ever taken care of. I took it upon myself to buy some cleaning supplies and scrub every inch of the bathroom I'll be using, as well as my new room. The kitchen however is a lost cause. I tried one afternoon to bomb the ants that reside in that part of the house, only to come out defeated. There are too many and it's way too dirty and disgusting to even put effort into it. So I bought myself a microwave for my room. I assure you lot, I won't be doing much cooking unless it comes in a microwavable container.<br />
I never knew how much dedication it takes to keep a house clean until now. I've somehow become OCD about it and I'm actually okay with addmitting that. Someone has to become the mom in this dump of a place!<br />
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Despite the cleaning issue, the area I'm living in is gorgeous. I'm in a canyon surrounded by desert and cacti. What a way to live... :) <br />
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I'm still job hunting. I had my first interview on Friday afternoon for a lovely place downtown... It would be an ideal job, but I'm a bit fearful that I bombed the interview... Merely because there was an aptitude test that I feel I did horribly on. There were so many questions on it that I would have never known the answer to... The manager who did my interview was also a bit gruff. I suppose all I can do now is wait and see if I get a call back. In the meantime, I'll continue applying to places and hope for the best. It's certainly discouraging being jobless though, especially when everyone else in my household has a job and is bustling about all day while I'm laying on my new futon pondering life and wishing I wasn't so poor.<br />
I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed though.<br />
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Not everything has been discouraging. For the most part, I'm in love with the sea and the climate here. The views and the plants alone make me want to melt.... I truly believe that I belong in the southwest. I just need to keep my chin up. There is so much in life still waiting for me. I need to take full advantage of this opportunity and run with the wind! Something is bound to work out eventually.<br />
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You're all great. Comments are loved! If any of you have suggestions for me, I could certainly use a few. At least for assistance with my job search!<br />
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Photos and film of my first week in the desert sun are featured below! <br />
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Band of the Week Update tomorrow.<br />
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<br />.rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339086347011737138.post-29196533385948479182012-07-20T03:00:00.000-07:002012-07-20T03:05:03.662-07:00And so my new life begins....<br />
I'm on my way to my new home in sunny San Diego! I'll miss Washington.... but not the rain. It was hard to say goodbye, especially to my mother and pup. But it's time to go out and see what life has to offer me...Try to find my happiness. I know it's out there somewhere.<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rXTsHEmuzMI/UAkp56cWQgI/AAAAAAAAA0k/n5GU3Mw0v8E/s1600/IMG_3030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rXTsHEmuzMI/UAkp56cWQgI/AAAAAAAAA0k/n5GU3Mw0v8E/s400/IMG_3030.JPG" width="400" /></a>Today (July 19th) was the first half of my two day journey south.... Just me, my car 'The Power', and anything I could fit in her. It's been great, one big cluster-F of a road trip. I can feel all my clutter weighing my poor hatchback down... But we'll get there, slow but sure. I'm currently spending the night in a quaint little motel with no food except tea to satisfy me until morning. Just one of the many pleasant things I've encountered throughout my long, unending day. I'm slightly alarmed that I'm still coherent.<br />
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I've wanted for a long time to incorporate more of my life into .rapt, rather than just focusing on music.... Despite the fact that music is a large part of my life. Maybe you (the reader) and I have more in common than we think? It would be cool to find out, possibly? I don't know, bare with me while I try some new stuff out.<br />
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I am angry with myself though for not featuring a Band of the Week for quite some time, so from now until the 30th, let's throw M83 at your ears. <br />
I'm sure most of you know of this collaborative band already, but in case you don't..... PLEASE LISTEN. It took me several years to truly appreciate their music, but once I gave M83 more of a chance, I was hooked. Everything about their music screams inspiration to me. I don't think there's been a day since April that I haven't listened to at least one of their songs.<br />
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There are many, but give these particular tracks a listen:<br />
Steve McQueen (Hurry Up, We're Dreaming record), Don't Save Us From The Flames (Before the Dawn Heals Us record), Graveyard Girls (Saturdays=Youth record), Kim & Jessie (Saturdays=Youth record), Reunion (Hurry Up, We're Dreaming record), Teen Angst (Before the Dawn Heals Us record), We Own the Sky (Saturdays=Youth record), and Claudia Lewis (Hurry Up, We're Dreaming record.<br />
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Don't get me wrong. All tracks on each record are immaculate, but these are my personal favorites.<br />
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<a href="http://ilovem83.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>OFFICIAL WEBSITE</u></b></span></a> <br />
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As much as I want to go on about my day, I think it would probably be wise to get some sleep with what little time I have to do it. I still have to take on the majority of California tomorrow.<br />
Despite what people have told me about CA (good things or bad things) I intend to base my judgment of the state and the people in it on my own experiences. So if any of you are locals, make a good impression on me! So far, I have nothing but good feelings.<br />
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Wish me luck, lot!.rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339086347011737138.post-24416626082012768252012-07-12T16:33:00.000-07:002012-07-12T16:40:35.182-07:00I hate Looking, but...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's completely unnecessary for me to even peek at what's new at my favorite attire sites, but Nasty Gal has a new collection of items that I'm currently frothing over.<br />
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Really, I have no business looking. I need to save every penny I have for my move next week.<br />
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But check out what's new! Maybe one of you lot will find something you fancy.....<br />
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Unf. Look at those blouses..rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339086347011737138.post-34859675316289208542012-06-29T04:27:00.000-07:002012-06-29T05:26:57.484-07:00---------<br />
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Lot, I've missed you.<br />
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My life is changing so fast and I feel like now's the time for an update.<br />
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For those of you who have loyally checked in with my blog, I apologize for my inactivity. I've finally finished classes for the summer, which now gives me plenty of time to stop in and write about my life and muses.
I've become a bit of a Tumblr addict lately, but as far as sharing my adventures and thoughts, I've waited to post them here.<br />
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As crazy as it is to announce, I'm officially moving to the Golden State in 2 and a half weeks. The boy in question is coming along too. Who knew?<br />
After my visit to California in April, I've been looking forward to this and trying to prep myself, but to be honest I've never felt more unprepared in all my life. I don't know how to feel or where to start. I'll be calling San Diego my home in a few short weeks and although I've been contemplating and planning this move for over a year now, it's just now dawning on me that I'm actually, truly, 100% moving to California and leaving Washington! It's bittersweet.<br />
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I had an opportunity to move to Seattle earlier in the year. I could have easily gone through with it, but I had to ask myself: "What's going to make me happy?" Washington is beautiful, but the NW coastal climate is gloomy, mossy, and wet. I'm from the dry, hot Eastern side of WA and I'd give anything to move back over there, but I don't have any friends or family there anymore. I'm at a place in my life where I need to make decisions based on what's best for me, regardless of what anyone else says or thinks. When I asked myself what's going to make me happy, I realized that I'm at my happiest when I'm in the sun. Washington is my home state and I'll always be connected to it, but I've been given a chance to try something new with my life and despite the uncertainties, I feel like San Diego is the right decision for me right now. It's time to get out of this dreary, rain-drenched existence and dive into the southwest.
I'm extremely pumped to get out on my own, but I've never done anything like this before. It's a bit sad to say goodbye to my mom and my dog. It's going to be an internal hardship that I'll have to deal with when the time comes. But I'm ready to stand on my own two feet and face the world head on.<br />
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Good times are definitely on their way.<br />
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There’s a feeling that’s been brewing inside me that I can almost
taste....The feeling of reassurance. That no matter how rough things
might get, everything will still be okay. The world is mine for the
taking if I believe enough in myself.<br />
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I will be somebody. I already am somebody. No matter where I end up, who
I end up with, or what I end up doing for a living, what matters is who
I am inside and the way I see the world around me. I can either take
the good things and mold them into my life, or I can take the bad
things. And I choose the good things.<br />
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Never lose faith in yourself or the good things, because when something
bad arises, something good is bound to be chasing right behind it.<br />
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There is so much that you should want for yourself.<br />
I want to continue with school and become someone. But I also want to live.<br />
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I want to see and do all the things that I’ve dreamt of.<br />
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I want to be surrounded by people who like me; good friends.<br />
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I want to listen to thunderstorms.<br />
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I want to feel the sun.<br />
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I want to lay under the stars in the desert.<br />
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I want to stand barefoot in the red dirt at top of the Grand Canyon.<br />
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I want to write and discover new music. <br />
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I want to find what inspires me....and encourage everyone to do the
same: To spread your arms out towards the sky and promise yourself the
world. Even if what you promise seems impossible. Put faith into the
notion that nothing is impossible.<br />
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This world has so much to offer. If you can just find it in yourself to reach out and grab it.<br />
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Maybe fate exists and maybe it doesn’t, but I believe that <i>you </i>make your life what it is.<br />
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So yes, you can wallow in despair and feel trapped by bills and unhappy
work environments or people, or you can choose not to wallow: To chase
after whatever makes you happy and not let anyone or anything stand in
your way.<br />
Because life is short and life is beautiful. And so many people decide
not to see it; decide to live in self-loathing. But it doesn’t have to
be that way.<br />
There’s no rule that says you have to be miserable.
You have the power to change your life; to change your future. And it all starts with how you view the things around you.
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You can be mad at the world if you want, but why would you want to?
Don’t waste the short time that you have here. Take advantage of it!<br />
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Swear your promises to the sky and keep them for yourself.
And when you see a shooting star, don’t wish for money or fame. Wish to
be happy! That’s the best thing anyone can ever want for themselves.<br />
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That’s what I want for myself. And that’s what I hope to find, out there somewhere.<br />
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I hope you try to find it too. <br />
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x<br />
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<i>I woke up stronger than ever. </i><br />
<i>Driven by big waves of fire. </i><br />
<i>To run and yell all the way. </i><br />
<i>Nothing can hurt me today. </i><br />
<i>The world is waiting. </i><br />
<i>Just waiting, just waiting.</i><br />
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M83 - Steve McQueen.rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339086347011737138.post-71355901232369917142012-04-19T00:40:00.001-07:002012-04-19T00:41:27.039-07:00.rapt's off to the Golden State!At last, lot. The time has come to hop a flight down to So-Cal.
Hopefully all the prepping, buying, and saving will be put to good use. I'll be traveling this morning on 5 hours of sleep, acquired on Tuesday night, but I figure once I get to Indio I'll be able to set up camp and take a well deserved snooze. I wish I could catch some zzz's in the air, but I'm always denied sleep on planes.
The extra passes, in case anyone was wondering, were sold! Glad to make fest-goers out of complete strangers.
I'll try and update here and on twitter as often as possible. I'll be camping near La Quinta and will possibly see some of you at the gates Friday morning!
The time has come, kids.
Coachella valley awaits..rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339086347011737138.post-43835058071063948512012-04-13T04:45:00.003-07:002012-04-13T05:02:21.959-07:00Extra Coachella Weekend Two Pass for Sale!Sadly, a friend of mine can't accompany us to the Weekend Two festivities and due to this .rapt's selling the extra pass!<br /><br />Included is a GA admission wristband and a Tennis Garden Shuttle pass combo.<br /><br />Is it just me, or does it sound like I'm auctioning off fast food? Might as well be. These passes are in high demand!<br /><br />Though I wish I could cater to anyone who wants to purchase the pass, I have to stick within my limits. I've sent the pass via rush mail to the San Diego CA area, where my cohorts are available to meet for a face to face sale.<br /><br />Pricing you may ask?<br /><br />Currently, I'm going for best offer. I would prefer to sell it for at least $400, though if circumstances become dire, I may come down to the original selling price of $350.<br /><br />If any one of you lot are interested and want to attend 2012's Coachella festival, now's your chance! Contact me via twitter or email (found on contact page) for further info. <br /><br />I'm uncertain about this, but there may be another GA pass + Shuttle Pass combo still available via my dear friends down in San Diego who will be dealing with my extra pass. I believe they're selling theirs separately, but if you're looking for 2 combo passes rather than 1, we can possibly strike a deal for both!<br /><br />It's all about first come, first serve!<br /><br />Have at it, lot. Looking forward to hearing from you! Don't let these extra passes go to waste..rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339086347011737138.post-49210130873270793682012-04-06T03:24:00.014-07:002012-04-06T05:30:17.517-07:00Two Weeks and Counting....+ The Naked & Famous ; Band of the Week April 2nd - 8th<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BxDy7qpTBFk/T37UarnqyKI/AAAAAAAAAzg/yhZXwMJkvxY/s1600/images.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 171px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BxDy7qpTBFk/T37UarnqyKI/AAAAAAAAAzg/yhZXwMJkvxY/s400/images.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728249330912643234" border="0" /></a><br />While those of you Weekend 1 goers have already packed your bags, us Weekend 2 brood are still stewing and prepping for our time to shine. Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2012 Weekend 2 is officially two weeks away....and I more than have my hands full with preparations for the Southwestern journey!<br /><br />Though I still feel the need to add to my collection of festival attire, I keep reminding myself that the last time I was in Indio, clothing was far from necessary. If you're a first-timer and you're fretting about what to wear to the festival, STOP. Fashion is important and all, but the forecast will range between high 70's to low 90's during both weekends. If you wear anything more than a pair of shorts and a light-weight top you're going to regret it. When it comes down to the nit-grid, a good swim suit, shorts, and some breathable, light-colored shirts or dresses are all that's needed. Don't try and over-do it. You've already spent enough money buying your fest passes, paying for gas or airline tickets, and reserving campsites. Don't spend more money shopping! If you do have the mula to splurge, save it for band merch or food instead! Trust me, clothing is the least of your worries. I myself bought a new swim suit that I plan on wearing with a few breezy tops. I purchased some new sandals and sunglasses and a good fest tote also, but anything more and I know I'd be wishing I hadn't. Coachella is an amazing event, but it is also on the expensive side. You'll want to salvage as much fundage as possible to leave room for the unexpected!<br /><br />Enough of my advice for the evening.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sMgvjrMPuwg/T37Xmb_5iYI/AAAAAAAAAzs/cVJwv49eOEY/s1600/1408315_300.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sMgvjrMPuwg/T37Xmb_5iYI/AAAAAAAAAzs/cVJwv49eOEY/s400/1408315_300.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728252831412619650" border="0" /></a><br />I've decided to toss a Band of the Week out for you guys...since I have homework to do tonight and I'd rather do something else.<br />I haven't done Band of the Week in almost a year! Curse my horrid lazy habits..... I apologize to any .rapt readers who keep up with my blog for the sheer reason of discovering new music. FALK. I'll be a better music blogger from now on.<br /><br />The Naked and Famous, a band that has currently captured my soul in their rapturous sounds, is a New Zealand-bred indie rock quintet who formed in 2008. Band members include Aaron Short; electronics and producer, Alisa Xayalith; vocals and keys, David Beadle; bass, Jesse Wood; drums, and Thom Powers; vocals, guitars, and producer.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J5wYXvzQAYQ/T37NYKcXZyI/AAAAAAAAAzU/0tca5A4JJ24/s1600/theeclectic-533462533-1283721404.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J5wYXvzQAYQ/T37NYKcXZyI/AAAAAAAAAzU/0tca5A4JJ24/s400/theeclectic-533462533-1283721404.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728241591065732898" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Releasing 2 EP's at the beginning of their rein, <span style="font-style: italic;">This Machine</span> (2008), and <span style="font-style: italic;">No Light</span> (2008) under label <span style="font-style: italic;">Round Trip Mars</span>, The Naked and Famous went on to record and produce their debut album <span style="font-style: italic;">Passive Me, Aggressive You</span> in early Autumn 2010 beneath their own label <span style="font-style: italic;">Somewhat Damaged</span>. The songs on this album not only inspire a group of people to get up and move, but the lyrics are driven and enthralling, sending chills up your spine as Alisa and Thom's vocals shout out youthful promises to the stars.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mOYiHHYWZJ4/T37X0pgBXBI/AAAAAAAAAz4/it_V1hwHwU8/s1600/The-naked-and-famous_w1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mOYiHHYWZJ4/T37X0pgBXBI/AAAAAAAAAz4/it_V1hwHwU8/s400/The-naked-and-famous_w1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728253075555179538" border="0" /></a><br />My first time hearing their work was this past year while watching the snowboard culture film <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh29_SERH0Y">The Art of Flight</a>. Tracks <span style="font-style: italic;">Young Blood</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vbc4Q7yQkY">No Way</a></span> caught my attention and later led me to purchase their album on iTunes. It was no surprise that I fell in love instantly. I highly recommend The Naked and Famous to anyone needing a motivational-boost in concurring the world. Favorite track Young Blood (featured below) makes me feel like I can do anything if I set my mind to it....like life is being handed to me and all I have to do is just reach out and grab it.<br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0YuSg4mts9E?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="233" width="400"></iframe><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Passive Me, Aggressive You</span> can be purchased on iTunes or at your local record shop.<br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thenakedandfamous.com/?c=7"><br />Official Website</a></span><br /><br />Give them a chance, lot..rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339086347011737138.post-55551713247482270142012-03-26T02:32:00.011-07:002012-03-26T04:00:50.099-07:00New Beginnings, New Header, and Coachella Updates!Hello lot. <br /><br />It has been far too long.<br /><br />College has been eating up my time...... and also, I've been lazy. I'm finally on Spring Break though! And this post marks a new beginning for .rapt. I've wanted to create a new header for quite a while now. I was finally able to sit down tonight and do it! <br />How original, yes? A triangle for an A with space images flashing by at a crude pace. What can I say? I've been sucked into the trends.<br /><br />I actually thought of this idea whilst dancing about in my room one night to one of my favorite songs, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqlSawc0ZZ4">Julius</a> by Starfucker. So I guess, just listen to that when you stare at space running around inside that triangular A.<br /><br />Updates, updates, updates?!<br /><br />None too exciting..... Except that I believe I failed to post anything regarding the battle I endured with the Standby page to snatch passes for Coachella 2012. I was originally trying for Weekend One passes, but of course most of them were bought out earlier in 2011. I then fought like a mad woman for Weekend Two passes. After about 2 hours of endless waiting and sweat, I received a tip-off from a twitter resident who suggested trying a different web browser. I jumped over from Firefox to Internet Explorer and low and behold, several minutes later I had myself 3 primed passes to Coachella's Weekend Two event. I have new faith in IE. It was worth the effort, but I was stunned at how much things have changed since 2010.<br />I remember that I bought passes 2 weeks before the actual 2010 event with old-school Ticketmaster action. <br />I guess this is what happens when everyone realizes how amazing something is. Coachella's popularity has caught on like wild fire. But with the lineups they've dropped over the past 3 years, it's no wonder. Passes for 2012's two weekend events sold out within 2 and a half hours of their release date.<br /><br />That, my friends, is insanity.<br /><br />I feel like I don't even deserve my passes, due to the thousands of others who were sorely disappointed when they didn't make it past the Standby page.<br /><br />All I can say to those kids is to try again next year and don't feel down about it! There are so many other crazy-wonderful music festivals during the summer from coast to coast! Look for one with an adequate lineup and you'll be well on your way to a good time.<br /><br />I have a sour feeling that this year's Coachella is going to be ridiculously crowded, more so than what I experienced 2 years ago. I'm looking forward to it, nonetheless. But it will be utter chaos getting in and out of the fest grounds every day.<br /><br />On a lighter note, I received the passes in the mail on the 19th of March, and all I have to say is WOW. Not only do they now send you your wristbands ahead of time in a conservative "signature required" package, but you're given a bunch of other cool stuff to go along with it! Have a look:<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T_laF6MAuiU/T3A_3E3p0oI/AAAAAAAAAyY/tbRXXAttSY8/s1600/IMG_2593.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 224px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T_laF6MAuiU/T3A_3E3p0oI/AAAAAAAAAyY/tbRXXAttSY8/s400/IMG_2593.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724145341820424834" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I7mXJhxJ2uA/T3BBb5EQmjI/AAAAAAAAAyk/WcJFsJMlDSk/s1600/IMG_2595.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 224px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I7mXJhxJ2uA/T3BBb5EQmjI/AAAAAAAAAyk/WcJFsJMlDSk/s400/IMG_2595.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724147073818860082" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I50jB_A86pI/T3BC2w9Wx5I/AAAAAAAAAyw/YIDXHrj6DXY/s1600/IMG_2597.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 224px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I50jB_A86pI/T3BC2w9Wx5I/AAAAAAAAAyw/YIDXHrj6DXY/s400/IMG_2597.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724148635010516882" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y2XZmNRmVRs/T3BD7DfjhLI/AAAAAAAAAy8/mdA5bFt8CzY/s1600/IMG_2599.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 224px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y2XZmNRmVRs/T3BD7DfjhLI/AAAAAAAAAy8/mdA5bFt8CzY/s400/IMG_2599.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724149808216900786" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U7icNng-Ack/T3BE9h5n7tI/AAAAAAAAAzI/gD2faR2622E/s1600/IMG_2600.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 224px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U7icNng-Ack/T3BE9h5n7tI/AAAAAAAAAzI/gD2faR2622E/s400/IMG_2600.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724150950250671826" /></a><br /><br />Tell me, did they do the same thing in 2011? I'm quite amazed.<br /><br />I've been planning my trip down to the Golden State for a couple weeks now. Working on my tan and wardrobe selections. I still have a lot to prepare for, but it will all come together in the next 3 weeks.<br />The boy in question and I will be flying out of Washington in the early morning on April 19th and land in San Diego, where we'll meet up with friends and drive into the desert. We'll be camping in Indio and be in line on the morning of the 20th for the 11:00 a.m. opening.<br /><br />I'll be sure to keep you lot updated as frequently as possible! I'll finally be returning to Coachella, the fest that inspired this blog!<br /><br />Do let me know if anyone out there will be attending either weekend! <br /><br />I suppose I should also mention quickly that I've at last made up my mind and I'll be packing my things and moving down to San Diego this August. My homeland of Washington will be missed, but there are times in a youth's life where they need to dare to jump.<br /><br />Have a great Spring Break, Lot. I'll be spending my week sprawled out on any comfortable surface I can find..rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339086347011737138.post-91773998718392805842012-01-09T16:39:00.000-08:002012-01-09T16:44:19.139-08:00IT IS HERE.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iCdrExqgqY0/TwuJAHsjUaI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/mm7JEdG1ALw/s1600/381745_10150571005226648_20281766647_11518821_1673762125_n.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iCdrExqgqY0/TwuJAHsjUaI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/mm7JEdG1ALw/s400/381745_10150571005226648_20281766647_11518821_1673762125_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695796788899041698" /></a><br /><br />Today's the day, lot. <br />And my decision is made.<br /><br />.rapt's going to Coachella 2012!<br /><br />Enjoy the lineup..rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339086347011737138.post-20982546029657977402012-01-08T13:54:00.000-08:002012-01-08T14:37:48.297-08:00The Imminent 'Next Week'<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JtoJhJjoGAU/TwoRUp4yHBI/AAAAAAAAAxE/FH1qC5pClFQ/s1600/385056_10150564420296648_20281766647_11490359_1346807548_n.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 322px; height: 322px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JtoJhJjoGAU/TwoRUp4yHBI/AAAAAAAAAxE/FH1qC5pClFQ/s400/385056_10150564420296648_20281766647_11490359_1346807548_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695383725302488082" /></a><br />It approaches, lot...... The lineup that will (hopefully) blow all other festivals out of the water this year. The 2012 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival lineup is due to drop in the next several days! And I can hardly contain myself...<br /><br />I've been keeping a watchful eye on the Coachella facebook feed for the past few weeks, and have noticed 2 things: <br />1.) The Lineup and Passes are nearly in our grasp...<br />and 2.) Everyone is pining HARD.<br />It's only a matter of time before our hopes and dreams are fulfilled....What bands will be apart of this momentous occasion? And WHO will be the lucky brood to get in on the two weekends of festivities?<br /><br />It was because of Coachella 2010 that I realized how undeniably amazing music fests really are and wanted to share my passion with the interwebs..... Having only experienced Bumbershoot prior til, it was an eye-opening and life-altering interval in my life. It's difficult for me to assume that 2012's lineup will be any better than 2010.... it's certainly hard to top Gorillaz, MGMT, Deadmau5, Tiesto, Passion Pit, Phoenix, and other artists and bands of that caliber... However, it <span style="font-style:italic;">is </span>2012. Though I don't believe the world will explode on us anytime soon, this year should mark the dawning of a new era. What better way to start off a fresh celestial beginning than under the hot April sun in Indio, CA. surrounded by passionate, music-loving individuals!<br /><br />Personally, I don't have much of a lineup wishlist for 2012.....I suppose if I had to suggest some potentials, I would love to see Ellie Goulding in on the action again this year...I saw her in late March of 2011 in Seattle, however since then I've wanted to see her live once more. Her music is near and dear to me.<br />I would faint if Empire of the Sun was included this year. Yet again, another from 2011 that I felt horrid for missing. I've yet to see them live and they are currently one of my favorites.<br />Another band I've yet to see is Neon Indian, who is likely to appear on the lineup, as they are newer.<br />I'd love to see Florance and the Machine and Starfucker, as well as perhaps Little Dragon. Wolf Parade! And Radiohead, of course. The possibility of seeing Radiohead as a headliner is very high, considering The King of Limbs was released in 2011. Another band that has recently dropped a new record is Foo Fighters, who could also appear as a headliner.<br /><br />These are only a few of the many bands that I can think of off the top of my head that would have me throwing my money at Goldenvoice the moment the lineup surfaces.<br /><br />I hope you're all prepared, lot. And hopefully you haven't forgotten <a href="http://raptinsound.blogspot.com/2011/04/radiohead-vinyl-released-for-record.html">our pact from last year</a>.<br /><br />Hold onto your fedoras! Just a few more days..rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339086347011737138.post-35046476329874272892012-01-04T20:52:00.001-08:002012-01-04T21:18:02.950-08:00Donde Esta?I hate leaving .rapt so vulnerable and quiet....<br /><br />So my beloved lot, you can further follow .rapt's antics on:<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://raptinsound.tumblr.com/">.rapt's TUMBLR</a></span><br /><br />Not that Blogspot won't remain .rapt's main residence...However, with college eating away all my time, I've found it easier to keep up with Tumblr.<br />.rapt's Tumblr is more of a collection of personal interests. Feel free to poke fun at my obvious love for Regular Show and the hundreds of fandom-related things I rant about. I'm a geek, what can I say.<br /><br />With Coachella's Lineup looming in the wake of the new year, .rapt will be back up in full swing SOON. I've made the decision that if Coachella's lineup isn't completely orgasmic, I'll take some new chances and attempt to attend the infamous Electric Daisy Carnival in Nevada this June.... It's a decision that I'll make soon.<br /><br />Hope you had a Happy Christmas and started 2012 off right..rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339086347011737138.post-19970035569573570622011-09-06T16:55:00.000-07:002011-09-25T04:58:14.675-07:00.rapt does BUMBERSHOOT 2011Been awhile, hasn't it lot?<br /><br />Bumbershoot 2011 reawakened me to the endless possibilities of music festivals....and how alive and invigorated they make me feel.<br />After endless amounts of working and idly wasting away in daily life, I was finally able to get out and do what I love most.<br /><br />In all honesty, to follow the best sets out there would be a dream to me.... To deliver you some intense coverage and live on the open road. But I do the best I can for now, and while I'm still a poor college student, all I can afford is this small Labor Day weekend effort; hoping to sway the masses to join me in true music appreciation.<br /><br />The first and last fest of the summer for me, I had a miraculous time @ Bumbershoot with some great friends. I enjoyed plenty of glorious street food and partook in enough walking to keep me fit through the winter.<br /><br />Although disappointed with the lineup when it was first announced a few months prior, I quickly left behind my disapproval as I experienced new bands and learned to love the different crowds each set attracted.<br />Among the many showcased groups, to name a few of my favorites: Champagne Champagne, Little Dragon, Starfucker(STRFKR), Das Raciest, Toro Y Moi, Yacht, Dom, and Fitz and the Tantrums.<br />I'm sure there were numerous other shows that deserve recognition, but the ones that I saw and truly felt captivated by were the ones listed above.<br /><br />Alongside the brilliant bands was the amazing weather we were blessed with this year: Hot Seattle sun for 3 days straight! Who says Seatown's one of U.S.'s most depressing cities? The weekend brought out the best in everyone, young and old.<br /><br />While I mostly have nothing bad to say about this year's festival, I do have to express my one dislike. For reasons I'm unaware of currently, Bumbershoot made some vast rearrangements in the positioning of stages and where the grounds start and end; a prominent change being the main stage's location. Formally inside Memorial Stadium, the main stage has now been relocated to Key Arena.....which has it's perks and...non-perks. I suppose the new venue creates the feel of a true concert for the headlining bands. It had great amp-qualities and sheltered everyone from the blazing heat of the outdoors during the day. But there were more bad qualities than good.... Only a limited amount of individuals could populate the floor in front of the stage. Everyone who didn't get there early enough to make the floor crowd had to sit up in the arena aisle's, much further away from the stage. My best friend was quite upset when she learned that she wouldn't be able to be in the primary crowd cheering for Macklemore during his Sunday set. When the boy in question and myself emerged from the long lines waiting to get in from outside, we were greeted by a frazzled security woman who proceeded to yell at us if we didn't find a seat or leave. When we asked her how to get down to the floor, she simply yelled, "No! You can't go down there!" and continued to fight off other angry Bumber-goers who had expected a much closer performance. Simply put, it just didn't feel like Bumbershoot.<br /><br />I wasn't too upset; I've seen Macklemore enough times. But the sheer impact of the hectic environment of Key Arena turned me off from the entire show and I quickly escaped to the more familiar festival grounds.<br /><br />Getting into Fitz the next day wasn't nearly as horrid. I waited in line to be on the floor and was front and center for their performance. But there was definitely an elongated wait involved to be one of the privileged few to get spat at by Noelle and Michael during their vocals. Nevertheless, I felt their set was worth it. They owned the night and brought the arena down with MoneyGrabber.<br /><br />Despite my displeasure with Key Arena, 2011's fest was one to remember. I don't know if I'll get to partake in 2012's Bumber events, but if this had to be my last for a while I feel more than satisfied.<br /><br />//.rapt's Bumbershoot 2011 Highlights//<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JOe1Y6F3sRQ/Tn8AvvMS4QI/AAAAAAAAAuM/-yv1AVCQ834/s1600/01.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 224px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JOe1Y6F3sRQ/Tn8AvvMS4QI/AAAAAAAAAuM/-yv1AVCQ834/s400/01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656240477122519298" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JYJ_MSX2M88/Tn8BF2eOWKI/AAAAAAAAAuU/3aazV8lKA7E/s1600/IMG_2331.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 224px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JYJ_MSX2M88/Tn8BF2eOWKI/AAAAAAAAAuU/3aazV8lKA7E/s400/IMG_2331.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656240857033889954" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g8nzuvXywfY/Tn8BZuzXhvI/AAAAAAAAAuc/5f_ki4zO80c/s1600/IMG_2344.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 224px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EcU4chKILRQ/Tn8HVKkz-0I/AAAAAAAAAwU/5A0sThx7mIQ/s400/IMG_2505.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656247717198035778" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PrmXHbRgWPE/Tn8HlEWXM1I/AAAAAAAAAwc/vnua7EEsFZ4/s1600/IMG_2538.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 224px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PrmXHbRgWPE/Tn8HlEWXM1I/AAAAAAAAAwc/vnua7EEsFZ4/s400/IMG_2538.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656247990404723538" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7GLi-4xfKLY/Tn8IMllC8-I/AAAAAAAAAwk/DfaUkx6rjaM/s1600/IMG_2543.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 224px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7GLi-4xfKLY/Tn8IMllC8-I/AAAAAAAAAwk/DfaUkx6rjaM/s400/IMG_2543.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656248669339579362" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I happily scored at Flat Stock this year. MGMT obviously wasn't apart of Bumber 11's lineup, but after seeing this galactic wonderment I couldn't resist purchase.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1UWOS4Yv5FA/Tn8I2hvTglI/AAAAAAAAAws/VZO8tJN3SpA/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2BIMG_2553.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 333px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1UWOS4Yv5FA/Tn8I2hvTglI/AAAAAAAAAws/VZO8tJN3SpA/s400/Copy%2Bof%2BIMG_2553.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656249389863371346" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I also stumbled across some great items in the indie market that managed to follow me home.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Zw0xVkyE1G8/Tn8JFjOartI/AAAAAAAAAw0/mMOfTvUR5dE/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2BIMG_2557.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 224px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Zw0xVkyE1G8/Tn8JFjOartI/AAAAAAAAAw0/mMOfTvUR5dE/s400/Copy%2Bof%2BIMG_2557.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656249647960338130" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nM58gIgp9Pw/Tn8JU_Tl9AI/AAAAAAAAAw8/NZgv4wI3Ijo/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2BIMG_2560.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 281px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nM58gIgp9Pw/Tn8JU_Tl9AI/AAAAAAAAAw8/NZgv4wI3Ijo/s400/Copy%2Bof%2BIMG_2560.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656249913196278786" border="0" /></a><br /><br />For more Bumber highlights, visit .rapt's <span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49892884@N05/sets/72157627623727911/">Flickr</a></span></span> set..rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339086347011737138.post-66749383301982660542011-09-02T20:43:00.000-07:002011-09-02T21:12:26.492-07:00BUMBERSHOOT 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G3P10IBpqjo/TmGi8JzPpFI/AAAAAAAAAt8/OAFhmtcyrm4/s1600/bumbershoot20114.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 264px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G3P10IBpqjo/TmGi8JzPpFI/AAAAAAAAAt8/OAFhmtcyrm4/s400/bumbershoot20114.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647974562006017106" /></a>
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<br />Seatown and Washington folk born and bred; Are you ready for some intrinsic entertainment?
<br />Me either.
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<br />But Day 1 of Bumbershoot 2011 kicks off first thing in the morning with a fantastic lineup that's sure to knock our moist socks off.
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<br />With music-orientated performances ranging from:
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<br /> Ray LaMontagne & the Pariah Dogs
<br /> The Presidents of the United States of America
<br /> Minus the Bear
<br /> Mavis Staples
<br /> Little Dragon
<br /> Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
<br /> STRFKR
<br /> Shabazz Palaces
<br /> Vetiver
<br /> Vusi Mahlasela
<br /> MarchFourth Marching Band
<br /> Brite Futures
<br /> Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich + Fussible
<br /> Väsen
<br /> Pentagram
<br /> Champagne Champagne
<br /> Astronautalis
<br /> PS I Love You
<br /> Yuni in Taxco
<br /> Campfire Ok
<br /> Meklit Hadero
<br /> Craft Spells
<br /> Caleb Klauder Country Band
<br /> Valient Thorr
<br /> Jayme Stone: Room of Wonders
<br /> Beat Connection
<br /> Pickwick
<br /> Red Fang
<br /> Scribes
<br /> Wagons
<br /> Shelby Earl
<br /> Free the Robots
<br /> Witchburn
<br /> Emancipator
<br /> Nice Nice
<br /> Kris Orlowski & The Passenger String Quartet
<br /> Tomten
<br /> Pezzner
<br /> LawnChair Generals
<br /> Natasha Kmetohttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
<br /> The Great Mundanehttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
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<br />On <a href="http://bumbershoot.org/">BUMBERSHOOT</a>'s main website, you can customize your own schedule and check out what else is in store for you on 9/3/11, as well as the rest of the weekend in the likes of Comedy, Performing Arts, Words & Ideas, Theatre, Spectacle, and Visual Arts.
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<br />I'm personally enthralled to see <a href="http://little-dragon.net/">Little Dragon</a>, <a href="http://www.polyvinylrecords.com/artists/index.php?id=824">STRFKR</a> (StarFucker), and <a href="http://www.britefuturesforever.com/BFF/BabyRain.html">Brite Futures</a> (formally known as Natalie Portman's Shaved Head) tomorrow. I've seen NPSH back in their prime in 2009... These three bands/artists should be the highlight gigs of the day for me..
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<br />I'll also be roaming Flatstock for hours, the many merch stands, and the Thai Food tent. Because what's Bumbershoot without Asian street food?
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<br />This is the first Music & Art Fest .rapt has covered since.......Bumbershoot 2010? I might weep. Not to worry, I'll be covering much more in the future.
<br />I could only stay away from .rapt for so long.... A fresh quarter in college is starting this month and my plans for permo-Californiacation come this winter are still underway! There's much life to be discussed, lot.
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<br />In the meantime, those of you attending Bumbershoot's weekend-long events alongside me, let's endure an eruption of Galactic Bossonova good times and hear some great music. .rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339086347011737138.post-71524489634465902522011-08-07T15:24:00.000-07:002011-08-07T15:25:17.188-07:00alone is ok.<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/k7X7sZzSXYs?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="257" width="400"></iframe>.rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6339086347011737138.post-65690929722632326452011-06-01T00:47:00.000-07:002011-06-01T01:11:01.231-07:00Sasquatch! 2011's Most Colorful Array...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vDbVAr2UYKw/TeXuvhziJrI/AAAAAAAAAsw/HFpg2c-ZzcA/s1600/the-most-interesting-people-of-sasquatch-2011.6423913.87.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vDbVAr2UYKw/TeXuvhziJrI/AAAAAAAAAsw/HFpg2c-ZzcA/s400/the-most-interesting-people-of-sasquatch-2011.6423913.87.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613155010882971314" border="0" /></a><br />Albeit missing 2011's BigFoot Fest yet again, these fellow youth-initiators did not!<br />Check out an assortment of photos of Sasquatch Music Festival's most colorful array of Homo Sapiens.<br />(<span style="font-size:78%;">Images courtesy and (c) <a href="http://www.seattleweekly.com/">Seattle Weekly</a>.</span>)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vOlpfn0Xb7M/TeXxGLxvmLI/AAAAAAAAAs4/Y24PBk1UMDY/s1600/the-most-interesting-people-of-sasquatch-2011.6423896.87.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vOlpfn0Xb7M/TeXxGLxvmLI/AAAAAAAAAs4/Y24PBk1UMDY/s400/the-most-interesting-people-of-sasquatch-2011.6423896.87.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613157599130130610" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QIk3ZF_TERg/TeXxMY1Lh9I/AAAAAAAAAtA/lKI3fJES96A/s1600/the-most-interesting-people-of-sasquatch-2011.6423910.87.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QIk3ZF_TERg/TeXxMY1Lh9I/AAAAAAAAAtA/lKI3fJES96A/s400/the-most-interesting-people-of-sasquatch-2011.6423910.87.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613157705713420242" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2P8C2L-v4_Y/TeXxSbfF7II/AAAAAAAAAtI/Icl6lLTq5qc/s1600/the-most-interesting-people-of-sasquatch-2011.6423916.87.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2P8C2L-v4_Y/TeXxSbfF7II/AAAAAAAAAtI/Icl6lLTq5qc/s400/the-most-interesting-people-of-sasquatch-2011.6423916.87.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613157809505299586" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k4eieLmPfEw/TeXxYlqbPkI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/yCkgILs4Ylc/s1600/the-most-interesting-people-of-sasquatch-2011.6423894.87.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k4eieLmPfEw/TeXxYlqbPkI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/yCkgILs4Ylc/s400/the-most-interesting-people-of-sasquatch-2011.6423894.87.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613157915316403778" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8udlzGWBOK8/TeXxebnw4EI/AAAAAAAAAtY/1Ux66mfIlMc/s1600/the-most-interesting-people-of-sasquatch-2011.6423918.87.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8udlzGWBOK8/TeXxebnw4EI/AAAAAAAAAtY/1Ux66mfIlMc/s400/the-most-interesting-people-of-sasquatch-2011.6423918.87.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613158015700099138" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sPik5YrId5Q/TeXxmumLBAI/AAAAAAAAAtg/da9wlgxqldQ/s1600/the-most-interesting-people-of-sasquatch-2011.6423897.87.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sPik5YrId5Q/TeXxmumLBAI/AAAAAAAAAtg/da9wlgxqldQ/s400/the-most-interesting-people-of-sasquatch-2011.6423897.87.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613158158232650754" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T8I3dC7_HYg/TeXxsEa6enI/AAAAAAAAAto/s7jHQlveaAg/s1600/the-most-interesting-people-of-sasquatch-2011.6423915.87.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T8I3dC7_HYg/TeXxsEa6enI/AAAAAAAAAto/s7jHQlveaAg/s400/the-most-interesting-people-of-sasquatch-2011.6423915.87.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613158249990355570" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GtMSG0DLdO8/TeXxzHV2d6I/AAAAAAAAAtw/QB8Zogq5YWY/s1600/the-most-interesting-people-of-sasquatch-2011.6423904.87.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GtMSG0DLdO8/TeXxzHV2d6I/AAAAAAAAAtw/QB8Zogq5YWY/s400/the-most-interesting-people-of-sasquatch-2011.6423904.87.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613158371033511842" border="0" /></a><br />(<span style="font-size:180%;">More <a href="http://www.seattleweekly.com/slideshow/the-most-interesting-people-of-sasquatch-2011-33432110/">HERE</a>.</span>)<br /><br />//.rapt Tues News 5-31-11//.rapthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15717993243784021093noreply@blogger.com0